Executive Summary:
The Minister of Textiles addressed questions regarding initiatives to support the textile sector, including the establishment of PM MITRA Parks, digitization and marketing schemes for traditional artisans, the implementation of a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, revitalization of the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), and encouragement of entrepreneurship and skill development for women. The PLI scheme performance year commences from financial years 2024-25 to 2028-29. A total of 4,53,383 beneficiaries have been trained passed under the Samarth Scheme until 16.07.2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
PM MITRA Parks:
* The government has finalized 7 sites for PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks: Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navasari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow), and Maharashtra (Amravati).
Support for Traditional Weavers and Handicraft Artisans:
* Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA) scheme, a component of NHDP, supports digitization and marketing for handloom agencies and weavers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), onboarding on Government eMarketplace (GeM), and the Indiahandmade.com portal.
* National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) are implemented for overall development and promotion of the handicrafts sector.
* Marketing Support Services under NHDP include domestic and international marketing events to help artisans sell products and establish market linkages.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme:
* The government has approved a PLI scheme for Textiles with an approved outlay of Rs 10,683 crore over five years to promote the production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Products of Technical Textiles.
* The performance year for the scheme commences from financial years 2024-25 to 2028-29.
Revitalization of National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP):
* NHDP has been revitalized through special infrastructure projects, financial assistance to awardee handloom weavers, scholarships to weavers' children, and producer companies.
Entrepreneurship and Skill Development for Women:
* The government administers schemes like the National Handloom Development Programme and the Raw Materials Supply Scheme to encourage entrepreneurship and skill development for handloom workers, including women.
* Financial assistance is provided for raw materials, upgraded looms, solar lighting, workshed construction, product diversification, design innovation, technical infrastructure, marketing, concessional loans, and social security.
* The Samarth Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector provides demand-driven, placement-oriented skilling programmes, with preference given to women and marginalized groups.
Impact Analysis:
Textile Industry:
* Impact: Boost in production and competitiveness through the PLI scheme and infrastructure development.
* Action Required: Utilize the incentives and infrastructure provided to enhance production and market presence.
Handloom Weavers and Handicraft Artisans:
* Impact: Enhanced market access, financial assistance, and skill development opportunities.
* Action Required: Participate in government schemes, utilize marketing platforms, and upgrade skills.
Women in the Textile Sector:
* Impact: Increased entrepreneurship and skill development opportunities, leading to greater participation and empowerment.
* Action Required: Avail of skill development programs and financial assistance to start and grow businesses.
States with PM MITRA Parks:
* Impact: Economic development and infrastructure improvement in the designated regions.
* Action Required: Support the establishment and operation of the PM MITRA Parks to maximize their benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel PM MITRA Parks: A scheme to set up textile parks at various locations in India.
Tamil Nadu Virudhnagar: One of the sites selected for setting up PM MITRA Parks, located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Telangana Warangal: One of the sites selected for setting up PM MITRA Parks, located in the state of Telangana.
Gujarat Navasari: One of the sites selected for setting up PM MITRA Parks, located in the state of Gujarat.
Karnataka Kalaburagi: One of the sites selected for setting up PM MITRA Parks, located in the state of Karnataka.
Madhya Pradesh Dhar: One of the sites selected for setting up PM MITRA Parks, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow: One of the sites selected for setting up PM MITRA Parks, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Maharashtra Amravati: One of the sites selected for setting up PM MITRA Parks, located in the state of Maharashtra.
Production Linked Incentive PLI Scheme for Textiles: A scheme to boost textile exports with an approved outlay of Rs 10,683 crore.
National Handloom Development Programme NHDP: A programme revitalized to uplift the handloom sector.
Handloom Marketing Assistance HMA: A scheme as a component of National Handloom Development Programme NHDP across the country for digitization and marketing support.
Government eMarketplace GeM: Online platform used to increase prevalence of technology usage and digitalize the handloom sector and ensure remunerative prices.
National Handicrafts Development Programme NHDP: Scheme implements for overall development and promotion of handicrafts sector across the country.
Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme CHCDS: Scheme implements for overall development and promotion of handicrafts sector across the country.
Samarth Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector: Scheme with the objective to provide demand driven, placementoriented skilling programmes to supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 417
TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2025
PLI SCHEME FOR TEXTILE EXPORTS
417. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री
be pleased to state :
(a) whether the Government has identified the States for setting up of the PM Mega Integrated Textile
Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks;
(b) whether any scheme is being run by the Government for digitization and marketing for traditional
weavers and handicraft artisans;
(c) whether the Government proposes to implement any special Production Based Incentive (PLI)
scheme to boost textile exports;
(d) whether National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) has been revitalized to uplift the
handloom sector; and
(e) whether the Government has taken initiative to encourage entrepreneurship and skill development for
women in the textile sector?
उत्तर
ANSWER
वस्त्र मंत्री (श्री गिररराज स हं )
MINISTER OF TEXTILES
(SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)
(a): The Government has finalized setting up of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel
(PM MITRA) Parks at 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat
(Navasari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra
(Amravati).
(b): The Government is implementing Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA) scheme as a
component of National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) across the country for digitization
and marketing support to the handloom agencies/weavers to sell their products directly to the customers.
Further, benefits to the handloom weavers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), handloom
weavers on boarding on Government e-Marketplace (GeM), portal for sale of Handcrafted products viz.
Indiahandmade.com etc. are steps taken by the Government to increase prevalence of technology usage
and digitalize the handloom sector and ensure remunerative prices for their products and welfare of
weavers.
The Ministry also implements two schemes namely National Handicrafts Development
Programme (NHDP) and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) for
overall development and promotion of handicrafts sector across the country.For marketing of handicrafts artisans, under Marketing Support & Services Component of NHDP
schemes, Domestic Marketing Events & International Marketing Events are organized. Domestic
marketing events are organized to assist the artisans to sell their products directly to the buyers in
domestic market and also enable them to establish market linkages for long term business. Under
International Marketing events, financial assistance is provided to eligible organization, for
organizing/participation in international fairs and thematic exhibition/craft festival of India/Stand Alone
Shows/Awareness Campaign abroad. In addition, Awardee artisans and exporters of handicrafts are also
nominated to participate in International marketing events.
(c): The Government has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with
an approved outlay of Rs 10,683 crore over a five-year period to promote production of MMF Apparel,
MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles in the country to enable Textile sector to achieve
greater size and scale and become competitive. Performance year commences from financial years 2024-
25 to 2028-29.
(d): To uplift the handloom sector, National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) has been
revitalized through introducing various interventions like Special Infrastructure projects, financial
assistance to awardee handloom weavers, scholarships to weaver’s children, producer companies etc.
besides ongoing interventions.
(e): The Government is administering following schemes to encourage entrepreneurship and skill
development of handloom workers, including women handloom workers, across the country:
(1) National Handloom Development Programme;
(2) Raw Materials Supply Scheme;
Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom agencies/workers
for raw materials, procurement of upgraded looms & accessories, solar lighting units, construction of
workshed, product diversification & design innovation, technical and common infrastructure, marketing
of handloom products in domestic/overseas markets, concessional loans under weavers’ MUDRA
scheme and social security.
The Government is also implementing Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles
Sector) with the objective to provide demand driven, placement-oriented skilling programmes to
supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors. The
scheme is implemented on demand driven basis across the country and preference is given to
marginalized social groups such as women. Since the inception of scheme i.e 2017-18 and upto
16.07.2025, a total of 4,53,383 beneficiaries have been trained (passed) including 4,13,059 women
(91.1%).
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